I enjoy driving and that's good since it gives me so many opportunities to check gadgets for drivers.
This week I'm a handful of useful things that could make your ride safer or more comfortable.
You'll notice I've included two air pumps. I like them each and so they each have their benefits. The prices listed are retail, but you could find them cheaper.
Dr Well Laxon DR-6000 Air Massage Seat for Vehicles
As I grow old, a cushty seat becomes more essential. I enjoy driving long distances, but after about 90 minutes in the driving force's seat, my hips and back begin to hurt.
The Laxon DR-6000 Car Air Massage Seat ($399.99, Laxon.us or Amazon.com) is designed to take a seat on top of your seat, strapping to the headrest and across the back of the seat.
The DR-6000 uses a small air compressor to quickly fill air chambers strategically placed on the back and bottom of the seat. There are several massage modes that supply different massage intensities. I'm an enormous guy, so I liked the more aggressive settings.
The compressor is housed in a small bag that hangs below your knees. It is quiet and fills the air chambers quickly.
The DR-6000 also has heated seats, which I didn't need this summer in Texas, but I'm sure will turn out to be useful this winter.
The massage and warmth levels are controlled via a small wired handheld remote control that may be stored in a bag next to the compressor.
Topdon V2200Plus jump starter
A small, battery-operated jump starter has replaced the jumper cables in my vehicles lately.
The Topdon V2200Plus ($149.99, topdon.us) can jump start your vehicle as much as 35 times on a full charge.
It can initiate to 8-liter gasoline or 6-liter diesel engines and delivers as much as 2,200 amps of peak current.
The clamps are smart enough to stop you from causing damage to your vehicle or the jump starter in the event you attach them to the incorrect terminals.
The V2200Plus also has Bluetooth so it will possibly communicate with an app in your phone that will provide you with a report on the health of your vehicle's battery.
It also has a (handy) LED flashlight and might charge your phone or other USB powered devices.
I can't let you know how many individuals I've helped with a transportable jump starter. This is an excellent one.
HOTO Air Pump Master
A flat tire is not any fun. We've all been there. Just a little yellow tire pressure warning light comes on in your dashboard and also you now should work out which tire is flat.
I also don't like on the lookout for a working air pump at a gas station, let alone one which doesn't require a bank card.
The HOTO Air Pump Master ($169.99, hototools.com) is a cigar box-sized compressor with a sleek LED screen within the control wheel.
Simply set the specified air pressure and let the pump do the work. It will stop when the goal pressure is reached.
The Air Pump Master features two hoses to inflate anything you wish to inflate, from automotive and bike tires to air mattresses, inflatable tents, kayaks and paddleboards, and sports balls.
The interface is actually easy to make use of and inflation is quick. It takes a couple of minute to inflate a automotive tire or kayak.
The rechargeable 7,500 milliamp-hour battery gets the job done, or you’ll be able to plug it into your automotive's 12V port and use all of it day long. According to HOTO, you’ll be able to inflate as much as 16 automotive tires on one battery charge.
It has a built-in LED light that makes it easy to make use of even at night, and the interior battery is charged via the USB-C port.
Included is a pleasant, sturdy storage bag to maintain the inflator and all hoses and filling suggestions organized and prepared to be used.
Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 Qi2
These days, everyone seems to have a phone mount of their automotive, and in the event you're smart, you'll have a charger built into that mount to maintain your phone's battery full.
The Pitaka MagEZ Car Mount Pro 2 Qi2 ($59.99, ipitaka.com) is a 15-watt wireless fast charger in your compatible iPhone or Android phone. It can charge your phone from zero to 100% in 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Connect the included USB-C cable to the MagEZ and your phone's battery will stay full when you navigate.
This mount is accessible in two models, one for cars with horizontal or vertical air vents and one for Tesla Model3/Y.
It uses the Qi2 charging standard adopted by Apple and various Android phone manufacturers. Its magnet is robust enough to maintain your phone secure even on the bumpiest of roads.
If your phone doesn't have a magnet on the back like my iPhone, you'll need a case to make your phone follow the charger. Pitaka sells cases, but you’ll be able to get them elsewhere.
The MagEZ has an interesting and strange feature: it has a three-position switch that prompts NFC shortcuts.
Once you arrange NFC, you’ll be able to have your favorite music or navigation app start routinely while you put the phone within the charger. Great feature.
The MagEZ has a universal 17mm swivel ball mount, so in the event you don't wish to use the included vent mount, you should purchase one other mount to connect it to your dashboard or a window or anywhere else you want.
Syncwire Portable Inflator Air Pump
This is a small inflator that anyone can take with them. I might even recommend it for e-bike or motorcycle riders.
About the dimensions of a soda can, Syncwire's Portable Inflator ($79.99, syncwire.com) can inflate automotive, motorcycle and bicycle tires or items corresponding to sports balls, air mattresses and inflatables. It has a maximum inflation capability of 150 psi.
The interface could be very easy. Press the facility button, select the filling mode, use the + and – buttons to set the specified pressure and connect the hose to the device you wish to fill. Once connected, the display will show the present pressure.
Pressing the facility button starts inflation and the compressor stops when the specified pressure is reached.
It has a 5,200mAh rechargeable battery that charges via a USB-C cable.
There can be a USB-A port which you could use to charge your phone.
I tested this on my SUV. I deflated my tires to 25 psi and it took about two and a half minutes to pump them as much as 33 psi. I did notice that the inflator gets quite warm during use, but that was tolerable.
This inflator is inexpensive, easy to make use of and stores super conveniently within the included carrying bag. It matches in any trunk, saddlebag or toolbox.
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